Created by
Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Subject of
Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
Rev. Dr. Lowery, Joseph Echols, American, 1921 - 2020
Date
1977-1997
Medium
ink on poster board
Dimensions
H x W: 24 x 19 7/8 in. (61 x 50.5 cm)
Description
A black ink on a red-orange poster board with a small picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the top left and Joseph Lowery at the top right. The poster reads: [SCLC / INJUSTICE / Anywhere... / a threat to / JUSTICE / EVERYWHERE / M. L. KING].
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Movement
Civil Rights Movement
Type
political posters
Topic
Civil rights
Justice
Political organizations
Politics
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2010.41.4
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f73a6241-860c-4d2c-8324-341ab45fac27

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